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Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD
Knaus Sudwind 500 KU

Knaus
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 10 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Knaus.
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We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD with a Knaus Sudwind 500 KU with an actual weight of 1310 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
162
82

Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
156

Weight ratio: 80% (91% of kerbweight) 1310 kg 1645 kg

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Fiat

Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD
Knaus Sudwind 500 KU

Knaus

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 10 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 91%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 156 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is just sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD
1998-2002

Power
105 PS (77 kW)
Torque
200 Nm @ 2250 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Knaus Sudwind 500 KU

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Ube reviewed a Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD:

"Many tanks for your best site.
"live" Towing performance for my car in not bad, but i like to change to a van/suv."

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